Liverpool duo Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel have been called up the Holland’s squad ahead of the resumption of their World Cup qualification campaign later this month.

JOSE MOURINHO tightened his grip on Serie A and claimed bragging rights in his personal duel with Claudio Ranieri after Inter defeated Juventus 1-0 on Saturday.

Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has made a surprise return to the Holland squad.

Champions PSV Eindhoven claimed top spot in the Eredivisie on Saturday courtesy of a 1-0 victory over promoted FC Volendam at the Philips Stadion.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder came out fighting after seeing his UEFA Cup dreams fall apart in Holland.

Holland coach Marco van Basten has named Wilfred Bouma and Evander Sno among several Premiership players in a provisional 27-man squad for two upcoming Euro 2008 qualifiers.